Program Overview
In every industry, data drives sound decisions. Let us help you begin your career as a data scientist. With a median income significantly above the national average and ranked among the best jobs in America for job satisfaction, data science is a field that is expected to grow by 35% over the next decade. The Data Analytics certificate will help you upskill or pivot to this growing industry.
Earn your Data Analytics certificate as a standalone certificate or complete it alongside your Professional MBA. Students who complete the Data Analytics certificate in addition to the Professional MBA program will earn a STEM MBA.
Through this program you will:
- Foster a data-driven mindset: Identify how to ask the right questions and gather relevant data to make informed decisions and present the data in engaging and meaningful ways.
- Become a well-rounded professional: Acquire the technical skills to confidently bridge the gap between business strategy and data-driven insights as you collect, analyze, visualize, and interpret data.
- Gain a competitive edge: Complete the Data Analytics Certificate either as a stand alone program or add it to your MBA as an area of focus. Either way, you'll stand out in the job market as employers seek professionals who can leverage data to drive innovation.
- Expand career opportunities: Open doors to a range of exciting career paths across industries. From finance to marketing, operations to healthcare, industry demand is soaring.
- Learn hands-on industry skills: Gain proficiency in the languages and concepts in industry including BPM techniques to improve processes, Python and SQL to interact with databases, and machine learning constructs to solve business problems.
Common Questions
Why Earn a Data Analytics Certificate at Lipscomb University?
This program addresses a growing demand for analytical expertise in business to help professionals excel and deliver results for their companies. Our curriculum will equip you with the hands-on experience necessary for this career path including tools and technology like Python and SQL. You'll continually be supported by well-versed faculty who take learning beyond the classroom walls into real-world applications.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college/university with an acceptable GPA.
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Interview
- (2) letters of recommendation
- Undergraduate transcripts
Courses
The Data Analytics Certificate requires 18 hours for graduation. Completion time varies from 1-2 years.
If students decide to apply to the MBA program and are accepted, 12 hours of the Data Analytics
Certificate can be transferred into the MBA program.
